Heavy Equipment Operator II - Compost

Holloway Enterprises • Lost Hills, CA

37d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator II position is a full-time, hourly position and is located at our Environmental Waste Facility in Lost Hills. Heavy equipment will primarily include front-end loaders, screens, and conveyors. Other equipment that may be operated includes excavators, dozers, scrapers, generators and misc. other small pieces of equipment.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in the following:
• Equipment safety
• Operation of front-end loaders, dozers, excavators, scrapers and other pieces of heavy equipment
• Workplace safety requirements and procedures
• Record keeping system
• Equipment cleaning standards and procedures
• Must be fully competent to perform all Operator 1 tasks
• Ability to operate heavy equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Decision making skills
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Ability to read and write to record pickups and maintain daily records
• Time management
• Honest and trustworthy
• Reliable and dependable
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Flexibility
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Deal with the public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner
• Must pass drug screen and physical

Nice To Haves

• Supervisor experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or fatalities
• Adjust windrows or piles by turning, watering, or covering to maintain proper biological activity
• Manage aeration systems and blowers
• Load and unload material from trucks, stockpiles, or conveyors
• Perform extensive record keeping for compost operation
• Collect and record compost samples and temperature/moisture readings as required
• Assist with landfill equipment operation as needed
• Conduct daily safety inspections and basic maintenance checks
• Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
• Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored
• Advise the Superintendent of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
• Participate in routine maintenance
• Practice workplace safety
• Perform other related duties

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees